Support these businesses on Evanston's Central Street after burglaries!
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Support these businesses on Evanston's Central Street after burglaries!


On Thursday, November 12th, 2026 at 4am, numerous Central Street businesses were vandalized, affecting their storefront glass right before the peak holiday season. Let's rally together to support our favorite spots by visiting them, checking in, and shopping local.

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The Spot

The Spot

Lively neighborhood bar and pizza restaurant serving tavern-style pies and Italian-inspired dishes.

Pizza restaurant$$Evanston

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Prestons Florist

Prestons Florist

This full-service florist sells flowers for all occasions, plus live plants & gift baskets.

FloristEvanston

Hewn

Hewn

Bakery offering made-from-scratch bread, pastries & sandwiches in a warm, rustic space.

Bakery$Evanston

Pinto Thai Evanston

Pinto Thai Evanston

Casual Thai eatery serving fresh curries, noodle dishes, and popular lunch specials.

Thai restaurant$Evanston

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The Spice House

The Spice House

Bright shop for all manner of rubs, salts & extracts, plus made-in-house spice mixes.

Food storeEvanston

Mustard's Last Stand
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  • Nostalgic
  • Old Chicago

Mustard's Last Stand

No-frills, family-run fixture serving up Chicago-style dogs, burgers & sausage since 1969.

Hot Dog Stand$Evanston

Bluestone

Bluestone

Classic American fare is served in a cozy eatery with a fireplace & sports on TV.

Restaurant$$Evanston

CustomEyes Evanston

CustomEyes Evanston

HealthEvanston

Christian Science Reading Room

Christian Science Reading Room

StoreEvanston

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